All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing

NAICS 311999 (All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing) encompasses a diverse range of food production activities that do not fit into more specific food manufacturing categories. This classification includes the development, processing, and packaging of specialized food products such as religious dietary meals, institutional food preparations, and unique food combinations. Manufacturers in this category often focus on niche food items that require specific preparation methods, religious certification, or customized nutritional profiles.

The federal contract awards under this NAICS code predominantly involve food procurement for federal correctional facilities, with the Bureau of Prisons being the primary contracting agency. Typical awards range from $10,000 to $100,000 and are frequently set aside for small businesses, with many contracts awarded to specialized food vendors like JNS Foods LLC, Shaver Foods LLC, and L.a. Foods LLC. These contracts typically cover quarterly food supplies including kosher, halal, and standard institutional meals, with delivery locations spanning federal correctional institutions across the United States. Most awards are firm-fixed-price purchase orders with delivery periods spanning one to three months, emphasizing small business participation and meeting specific dietary requirements for institutional populations.

Recent federal contract opportunities in this NAICS category primarily focus on food procurement for various federal agencies, including the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Agriculture. Solicitations cover a wide range of food products such as fresh produce, meat alternatives, religious-certified meals, shelf-stable items, and specialized dietary products. Geographic performance locations include facilities in states like Texas, Indiana, Virginia, and Illinois. Many opportunities are structured as total small business set-asides, with evaluation criteria emphasizing price, past performance, and ability to meet specific nutritional and packaging requirements. Notable opportunities include solicitations for kosher and halal meals, fresh produce, and specialized food items for institutional food service programs.